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Charities net £10,000 from Taunton's Moonraker challenge
A NUMBER of Somerset charities have walked off with more than £10,000 after a record-breaking Moonraker challenge. Groups who took part in the night time orienteering event at Taunton Racecourse met this week to hear the final results and add up their
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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves at The Regal Theatre, Minehead
THE Regal Theatre in Minehead is staging Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves as its Christmas pantomime. The panto by Alan P. Frayn is being performed at the theatre from Friday, January 3, to Friday, January 10. It promises to feature slapstick
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Court in Taunton hears how former Somerset Racial Equality Council boss stole autistic man's identity
A FORMER boss of Somerset's Racial Equality Council has walked free from court after being found guilty of stealing the identity of a severely autistic man. Taunton Crown Court heard how David Onamade, 52, used the man's name for more than 20 years.
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Taunton's homeless heroes praised after coming to women's aid
A GRATEFUL businessman has praised two homeless men who went to his wife's assistance after she slipped and broke a rib. Paul Johns was so impressed by the actions of Graham Drysdale and Tony Attree that he has donated £3,000 worth of fleeces and waterproofs
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Seasonal music from Hestercombe Centre for Young Musicians
PICTURED are some of the members of the Hestercombe Centre for Young Musicians who entertained hundreds of visitors with seasonal carols at the Hestercombe Christmas Market. The next concert is in the Great Hall of Hestercombe House at 1pm on Saturday
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PHOTOS: Wellington Christmas lights switch-on
HUNDREDS of people gathered in the heart of Wellington for the annual Christmas lights switch-on. The build-up to the big switch-on featured a performance by Wellington Majorettes, a mini drama performed by pupils of St John’s Primary School, and
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Town centre protest against housing plans
SUPPORTERS of the Save Wellington campaign are planning a day of action in the town centre this Saturday. And they are also formalising plans for a protest march through Wellington early next month. Save Wellington members are opposed to the
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Lantern-making workshops at the Dunster National Trust Meeting Room
LANTERN-MAKING workshops are on offer at the Dunster National Trust Meeting Room on Dunster Steep. The workshops are being held on Saturday, November 29 – one at 10.30am and the other at 1.30pm. Each workshop costs £5 for a family and additional
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Minehead photographer's work to feature in the Heart of Exmoor Scheme exhibition
MINEHEAD photographer Gaynor Gough's photograph is to feature in a new photographic exhibition. Gaynor's image titled 'The Watchful Tower' won the 'Celebrating Exmoor's Heritage'category sponsored by The Heart of Exmoor Scheme. Scheme manager
